High Point Parks & Recreation Leisure Guide | July - September 2021

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Trails & Greenways High Point Greenway The High Point Greenway is a 4.45-mile paved trail beginning at Armstrong Park (305 East Parkway Ave.) and ending at Piedmont Environmental Center (1220 Penny Road). Bicentennial Greenway The 6.2-mile High Point section of the Bicentennial Greenway begins at the Piedmont Environmental Center (1220 Penny Road) and runs to Gallimore Dairy Road. The Greenway then travels through Greensboro, connecting to the Atlantic and Yadkin Greenway at the Guilford Courthouse National Military Park. Natural Surface Trails High Point offers 6.6 miles of natural surface trails through hardwood and pine forests and lakeside habitats in the North and South Preserves at the Piedmont Environmental Center (1220 Penny Road). West End Cross Country Course & Walking Trail A 1.5-mile natural surface walking trail is located at West End Park (1701 Edgewood Drive). This course can be reserved by groups for a cross country meet for $100 per meet. Please call 336.883.3480 to check availability. Other Walking Loops Aderholdt Track (High Point Athletic Complex): 1 loop = .25 miles Allen Jay Recreation Center and Park (1073 East Springfield Road): 1 loop = .5 miles Burnett Park (1051 Montlieu Ave.): 1 loop = .3 miles Washington Street Park (738 Washington St.): 1 loop around playground = .10 mile Washington Terrace Park (101 Gordon St.): 1 loop = .3 miles

Seasonal Positions 2021 High Point Parks & Recreation hires seasonal employees to help our visitors have the best experience possible in our parks, recreation centers and pools during the summer months. • Aquatics Staff: Lifeguards • Seasonal Park Attendants: Tennis Center • Summer Camp Counselors If you are interested in learning more, please visit our website at https://www.highpointnc.gov/1929/Job-Opportunities or call 336.883.3469. 18


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